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Black nail polish?

18 replies

lookersnoopy · 08/12/2022 18:33

Can anyone recommend a decent nail varnish in black? It's for DD who likes to paint her nails but she has only ever had a cheap brand which chips all the time.

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Onekidnoclue · 08/12/2022 18:35

tbh they all chip badly. Could you get her a gel kit with lamp for Christmas?

Dogsinthecradle · 08/12/2022 18:45

I use Wilkos own brand
it does chip after a while but it’s the best polish I’ve found

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lookersnoopy · 08/12/2022 21:24

Thanks, it's just a stocking filler idea, a lamp etc would be too much for her to manage too!

Not near Wilko either, I'm in Scotland! I may have a look at their website though and see if there is anything else to make it worth doing an online order.

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bingobanjo · 08/12/2022 21:25

Could you get a posh top coat as well? Something clear made to lock it in, I’m sure I used to have something like that.

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lookersnoopy · 08/12/2022 21:31

Oh yes I didn't think of that!

Any recommendations?

(You can tell I'm not familiar with these things) Blush

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Falalalalaaah · 08/12/2022 21:35

I used to have one which looked and lasted a bit like gel but was just normal nail polish. I also had it in black. Will try and find it. Think it was just a normal high street brand

DialsMavis · 08/12/2022 21:36

Barry M, gel style is good

Stevie6 · 08/12/2022 21:37

My DS has the Essie one, think he got it in Superdrug

QueenAstrid · 08/12/2022 21:38

Essie gel couture is brilliant. It lasts 7-10 days on my nails with no chips if I use a base and top coat.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352696122283?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Lh40r53oRQ-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=CXEy3ANQTg2&var=622038000602&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

CraigDavid · 08/12/2022 21:38

Not all nail varnish chips badly. Try OPI with their infinite shine base coat and top coat and you'll get 5-7 days out of it

Falalalalaaah · 08/12/2022 21:40

Falalalalaaah · 08/12/2022 21:35

I used to have one which looked and lasted a bit like gel but was just normal nail polish. I also had it in black. Will try and find it. Think it was just a normal high street brand

Think it was this one;

www.superdrug.com/make-up/nails/nail-polish/gel-effect-nail-polish/sally-hansen-miracle-gel-nail-polish-blacky-o/p/480036

You need the top coat as well iirc

LadyOfTheCanyon · 09/12/2022 05:54

OPI Lincoln Park After Dark is a gorgeous deep purpley black and nicer against my skin than pure black which can look a bit harsh.

Spliffle · 09/12/2022 06:24

How about another stocking filler? A black sharpie pen to colour in the chipped bits... Grin

Aerish · 09/12/2022 06:29

I agree with pp. Opi Lincoln park is a gorgeous shade, I use that and Little Black Dress with rapid dry top coat and the colour stays on a week.

NoDairyNoProblem · 09/12/2022 06:32

Barry M Gelly polish with the plump topcoat. I am always typing or cleaning without gloves and get 7/10 days often.

cliffdiver · 09/12/2022 06:34

NoDairyNoProblem · 09/12/2022 06:32

Barry M Gelly polish with the plump topcoat. I am always typing or cleaning without gloves and get 7/10 days often.

Also came on the say Barry M Gelly.

I found OPI to be very disappointing.

Stopthechoc · 09/12/2022 06:36

Get a good top coat and then it can be used to make all her nail varnishes last longer. I use seche vite, it dries really quickly and adds a good 2-3 days to my nail varnish.

123woop · 09/12/2022 06:41

Nails inc do a gel style polish, and their top coat is great too

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